Sunday, August 21, 2011

Baby Photography

By Jensen Cartwright


Baby photography is really a specialty and you should look for a photographer or studio that specializes in it. Let's face it, if you go to the generic department store photo studio with the $29 special, you won't get the picture you want. You might end up with your baby looking fuzzy, out of focus or a shade of green that human children don't come in.

You can ensure your pictures will turn out right by choosing the very best photographer to work with your baby. Very few photographers will admit if they have little experience photographing infants. To choose the right artist for your baby photography, look through his portfolio to be sure he works well with babies.

Photographers who have been awarded recognition for their work will likely be better at working with difficult clients such as babies. Request references, but be sure to check the references. Often references can offer another point of view of the services they received from the photographer.

Another important factor in baby photography, but really one that is a personal preference as well as a red flag, is location and appearance. Do you prefer a home studio, a store front, or one in a mall? Regardless of location, check the appearance, cleanliness and the backgrounds that are available. Is it clean or does it look like it doubles as a storage closet? A poorly kept location or damaged backgrounds are red flags and warrant picking another photographer.

Your photographer should also provide whatever props you would like in your baby photos. Any professional who works with babies regularly will have props made especially for this type of set up. One little squeaky toy isn't enough to keep a baby entertained or give visual interest to your pictures, so look for more.

If you get the right shots, you'll want to show them off. Ask about packages and other types of prints available to you. There are dozens of places you'll want to show off your wee baby shots. Ensure that your photographer offers the types of accessories you wish to buy.




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